Gaurav Sharma (author)
Canadian author and novelist (born 1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gaurav Sharma (born 4 March 1992) is a Canadian author and novelist of Indian origin,[3][4] best known for his national (India) bestselling novel, God of the Sullied.[5][6] His other books include, Beyond Countless Grief, Diary of a Whimsical Lover, Long Live the Sullied[7] (sequel to God of the Sullied), The Indian Story of an Author and a semi-autobiographical fiction Gone are the Days[8][9][10] which he completed writing in ten months.[11] Prior to Gone are the Days, Gaurav authored three textbooks related to the field of journalism and mass communication.[12]
Gaurav Sharma | |
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| Born | 4 March 1992 New Delhi, India[1] |
| Occupation | Author, novelist, entrepreneur |
| Nationality | Canadian[2] |
| Education | Langara College, GGSIPU |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Notable works | Beyond Countless Grief; Diary of a Whimsical Lover; God of the Sullied; Long Live the Sullied; The Indian Story of an Author; Gone are the Days |
| Website | |
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Early life and education
Sharma was born in New Delhi, raised in Sitamarhi where he spent his childhood with grandparents and completed initial school education from N.S. DAV Public School.[13] Then he again moved to New Delhi and completed Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication from GGSIPU in 2014.[14] In 2016, he earned a Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration from Langara College.[15] He was a permanent resident of Canada[16] until 2021.[17] In 2022, Sharma acquired Canadian citizenship and now lives there.
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Sharma began his career by working as an intern in various journalistic organizations like JIMS Radio 90.4 MHz, Business Standard, India Today Group and NDTV.[13]
In 2011, he wrote his first textbook, Design and Graphics Redefined at the age of 19.[18] In 2013, he authored Photography Redefined.[19] His book Development and Communication Morphosis was launched in New Delhi World Book Fair 2014 by Abhigyan Prakash.[20] The book is officially included in the library of National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism, Ahmedabad.[21]
In 2016, Sharma published the young adult fiction novel Gone are the Days.[22][23]
Gaurav was quoted as follows by Deccan Chronicle on the event of World Book Day 2018:
"I think reading is an effective way of introspecting how you perceive reality and imagination. As an author, you get to know what other authors have done better and it helps hone skills. Whoever said, he/she is a proud non-reader of books is living in oblivion. It [reading] not only opens up one’s mind to a wider array of things as well, but is also a welcome relief from the monotony of the mundane world."[24]
In July 2018, Sharma authored The Indian Story of an Author, a creative nonfiction book. This book is seen as a form of symbolic protest as it was created after Gaurav faced several rejections from the publishers for his novel, God of the Sullied.[25]
Gaurav's God of the Sullied (historical fiction) was published in September 2018 by New Delhi-based Think Tank Books and became Amazon India bestseller.[26] Gaurav himself founded Think Tank Books, a publishing house based in New-Delhi.[6]
In January 2020, Gaurav came up with Long Live the Sullied, a sequel to God of the Sullied that concluded The Sullied Warrior Duology.[27] In September 2020, Gaurav translated and published Charitranayak Eklavya and Mahanayak Eklavya – Hindi version of God of the Sullied and Long Live the Sullied respectively.[28][29]
In July 2022, Gaurav's first romance novel Diary of a Whimsical Lover was released. The book is based on the theme of unrequited love.[30]
In November 2023, Gaurav's novella on the themes of grief and healing, Beyond Countless Grief was released.[31]
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Bibliography
- Sharma, Gaurav (19 November 2023). Beyond Countless Grief. Think Tank Books. ISBN 9789391607708. ASIN 9391607705.
- Sharma, Gaurav (1 July 2022). Diary of a Whimsical Lover. Think Tank Books. ISBN 9789391607005. OCLC 1350861221. ASIN 9391607004.
- Sharma, Gaurav (1 September 2020). Mahanayak Eklavya (महानायक एकलव्य) (in Hindi). Think Tank Books. ISBN 9788194370543. ASIN 819437054X.
- Sharma, Gaurav (1 September 2020). Charitranayak Eklavya (चरित्रनायक एकलव्य) (in Hindi). Think Tank Books. ISBN 9788194370536. ASIN 8194370531.
- Sharma, Gaurav (1 January 2020). Long Live the Sullied. Think Tank Books. ISBN 9788193620496. OCLC 1156173166. ASIN 8193620496.
- Sharma, Gaurav (1 September 2018). God of the Sullied. Think Tank Books. ISBN 9788193620441. OCLC 1100763884. ASIN 8193620445.
- Sharma, Gaurav (27 June 2018). The Indian Story of an Author. Think Tank Books. ISBN 9788193620427. ASIN 8193620429.
- Sharma, Gaurav (2016). Gone are the Days. Kalpaz Publications. ISBN 9789351282372. OCLC 993404163. ASIN 9351282376.
- Sharma, Gaurav (2014). Development and Communication Morphosis. Kalpaz Publications. ISBN 9789351280378. OCLC 889861308.
- Sharma, Gaurav (April 2013). Photography Redefined. Lulu. ISBN 9781300837480. OCLC 925424122.
- Sharma, Gaurav (2 May 2013). Design & Graphics Redefined. Lulu. ISBN 9781300998730.
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